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Topic: RE: Links on this page not working?? Upcoming surgeries??
They're doing lots of updates to the site and lots of things haven't been working. Hopefully, they'll get it all together soon!
Linda
Linda
Success supposes endeavor. - Jane Austen
Topic: RE: Hi...just starting the process
Welcome Cathy! Yes, it's very important for the doctors to determine that you're ready for surgery, but in my opinion the things they ask don't do much in making sure you're prepared. I hope the process ends up going by pretty quickly for you. I remember the waiting being the hardest part!
Linda
Linda
Success supposes endeavor. - Jane Austen
Topic: RE: Hi...just starting the process
Julia
Welcome Cathy---I hope you journey goes fast. Don't be frightened as this can be a wonderful thing in your life and the results can be astounding. Julia
Julia 
Topic: Hi...just starting the process
Hi, everyone. I am just starting the whole WLS process and in my research I found this Oregon-related forum, so thought I would toss out a hello. I've had my initial eval with surgeon in Springfield and have to wait over 2 mos. until I can get the dietician and psych evals. Always makes me wonder, "what, crazy people can't get skinny?!" Ah, but I know why the eval, just looking for some humor...to mask the nerves I s'pose. Hope to "talk" to you all over the weeks...months...to come.
Topic: Links on this page not working?? Upcoming surgeries??
Has anyone else had problems with trying to look at upcoming surgeries or surgery anniversaries or any of that other stuff just to the left under Members in Oregon?? I click on the links and it takes me to something else, been like that for a few weeks.
Topic: RE: Length of pre-op non-smoking period?
Yeah Patty! You go girl! You are already doing so well. I'm proud of you and know you can kick the cigs. We're all cheering for you.
Linda
Linda
Success supposes endeavor. - Jane Austen
Topic: RE: Length of pre-op non-smoking period?
Just my 2cents.
I have "stopped" several times in the past for 2 or more yeras at a time. Each time, I have just decided "i'm done" and walked away. This time what has made it difficult is that I HAVE* to quit. It's almost like a feeling of that rebelious teenager. The adult will win but wow is that teenager trying hard!
As far as the Chantrix goes, it DOES work. I was actually part of the clinical trials but had to stop when my blood pressure went crazy (unrelated to the Cantrix, PCP did not have my dosing right)
I have "stopped" several times in the past for 2 or more yeras at a time. Each time, I have just decided "i'm done" and walked away. This time what has made it difficult is that I HAVE* to quit. It's almost like a feeling of that rebelious teenager. The adult will win but wow is that teenager trying hard!
As far as the Chantrix goes, it DOES work. I was actually part of the clinical trials but had to stop when my blood pressure went crazy (unrelated to the Cantrix, PCP did not have my dosing right)
Topic: RE: Length of pre-op non-smoking period?
I know my recovery will be much easier as a non-smoker. Just with cutting back, I see a big improvement when I swim - my breathing is already easier. Hubby is going cold turkey - I have my Chantix. Boy our house is going to be volatile for the next week or so - LOL!
Topic: RE: Length of pre-op non-smoking period?
I totally agree that this time has to be for life. The six month requirement at Legacy was really depressing me, though, but then again, some folks have to do a 6 month diet.
Time to pull up my big girl panties and get this done.
Time to pull up my big girl panties and get this done.
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